Clash of Rhinos Distal [STSL-134] Japan Music CD

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UK Derby-based emo/post-hardcore band Crash Of Rhinos' 2011 release, 'Distal,' is back. Five voices, two guitars, two basses, and one drum set clash and resonate, the excessive ensemble elevating into a meticulously constructed masterpiece. A pinnacle of emo/post-hardcore, and a definitive work that continues to be updated. UK Derby-based emo/post-hardcore band Crash Of Rhinos' 2011 debut album 'Distal' is finally being reissued in 2026. In the emo/post-hardcore movement since the 2000s, this work should be positioned as a definitive masterpiece that marks a pinnacle. Particularly noteworthy is its unique ensemble, which includes a twin-bass configuration, which is extremely unusual in the genre. The phrase they themselves use, "Five voices, 2 guitars, 2 basses and a drum kit," is more than just a description of their instrumentation. It symbolizes the very dynamism of how sounds clash and resonate simultaneously. The five voices intertwine, sometimes forming a unison, sometimes intertwining contrapuntally, giving the music a multi-layered emotional ups and downs. The two guitars define the contours with sharp riffs and noise, while the two basses amplify the low frequencies with an unusual thickness, shaking the very foundation of the music. And the drum kit, which binds it all together, strikes the boundary between order and violence, giving the entire song tension and momentum. This overwhelming soundscape made a definite impact on the UK music scene in 2011. Building upon the legacy of pioneers like Braid, Faraquet, and Mock Orange, this album resonates across borders with fellow countrymen This Town Needs Guns and Tangled Hair, as well as contemporary US artists like Into It. Over It. and CSTVT. This groundbreaking work clearly demonstrates the expandable potential of the emo/post-hardcore format. ? stiffslack exclusive release ? Includes obi/liner notes. Tracklist 1. Big Sea 2. Stiltwalker 3. Wide Awake 4. Lifewood 5. Gold On Red 6. Closure 7. Asleep Artist Profile CRASH OF RHINOS is an emo/post-hardcore band from Derby, UK. Formed in 2009, this five-piece band has established its own unique sound with its distinctive lineup of "Five voices, 2 guitars, 2 basses and a drum kit." They have created a unique sound through a multi-layered vocal ensemble, intertwining guitars, twin basses that shake the center of gravity, and drums that tie everything together. They are characterized by their ability to traverse the lyricism of 90s emo, the impulsiveness of post-hardcore, and the structural elements of math rock, and not merely as an eclectic mix, but by organically connecting them to create a three-dimensional collective emotion. While somewhat of an anomaly in the UK scene, they are positioned as an important band that presented a unique expansion to the context of the post-emo revival era, which had been primarily discussed in the US. Other bands mentioned include RIYLBraid, Mock Orange, The Promise Ring, Faraquet, Q and Not U, Medications, Drive Like Jehu, Jawbox, Hot Snakes, Don Caballero, Battles, Hella, Oxes, American Football, Cap'n Jazz, Owls, Into It. Over It., Snowing, CSTVT, You Blew It!, La Dispute, Touch? Amor?, Defeater, TTNG, Colour, Slint, Rodan, June of 44, and At the Drive-In.